The Parliament of India acquires the powers to legislate on any items in the State List in the national interest if the resolution to that effect has been passed by the
- A.Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
- B.Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership
- C.Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
- D.Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting
Under Article 249 of the Constitution, if the Rajya Sabha declares by a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest for Parliament to make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List, then for such period as specified in the resolution (which shall not exceed one year but may be renewed), Parliament can legislate on that matter. The Lok Sabha does not have this specific power to initiate such legislation.
Source: UPSC gs1 2016